TWI819610B - Device for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system - Google Patents

Abstract

The device for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system includes multiple rotating discs, rotating rings or rotors, each including embedded or affixed magnets. The rotating discs are canted toward each other, thus passing closer to each during the first half of a rotation, but further apart during the second half of a rotation. Disruption of the attraction of the magnets on either the upper or lower half of the rotating disc, or a segment of the upper or lower half, unbalances the torques on the rotating disc. The unbalanced torque is thus captured.

Description

Device to capture unbalanced torque in rotating systems

The present invention relates to the field of mechanical devices for generating rotational energy, and more particularly to a device for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system.

Rotating machinery is the workhorse of our world. From pumping liquids to moving trains, rotational motion is crucial.

While horsepower is the most commonly cited metric when discussing machine capabilities, it's torque that allows machines to do their jobs. Without rotational torque, there is no work.

What is needed is a system for increasing the torque of a rotating system and thereby increasing its operating capabilities.

A device for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system, including: multiple rotating disks (or multiple rotating rings, multiple rotors) embedded or attached with magnets. The rotating disks, rotating rings and rotors are mutually compatible with each other in the present invention. Replacement characteristics. The plurality of rotating disks are tilted towards each other, so that they pass each other closer and closer in one half of the 360-degree rotation (forming a 180-degree decreasing magnetic gap), and get closer and closer in the other half of the rotation. The farther apart they are from each other, the more they pass (forming a magnetic gap that increases by 180 degrees).

When magnets on adjacent rotating disks attract each other, the attraction is divided into two vectors: a vector perpendicular to the plane of each rotating disk, and a vector parallel to the plane of each rotating disk.

Because magnets that attract each other tend to move closer to each other rather than farther away, the torque caused by magnets attracting each other on adjacent rotating disks must be directed toward the segment of the adjacent rotating disk that brings the magnets closest to each other. Rotating disk.

However, when a group of magnets 180 degrees in the upper half of the adjacent rotating disk wants to rotate in the first direction to get closer to each other, another group of magnets 180 degrees in the lower half of the adjacent rotating disk needs to rotate in the second direction. Rotate to get closer to each other. The first direction and the second direction are constantly opposite, so the torque caused by the magnets in the upper half cancels the torque caused by the magnets in the lower half.

As a result, adjacent rotating disks are stationary, and the opposing torques result in no movement.

The solution is to disrupt the magnetic attraction of the upper half of the rotating disk or the magnetic attraction of the lower half, or to disrupt part of the attraction so that the upper and lower halves of the rotating disk bear an unbalanced moment. This causes the rotating disk to rotate.

We cannot prevent magnets from interacting with each other, but we can modify or direct the interacting flux lines with iron field deflecting plates (with or without magnets). If a magnetic field steering plate with magnets is used to divert the magnetic flux lines, the steering magnet can be located radially further outside than the outermost magnet on the rotating disk, or it can be located radially further than the innermost magnet on the rotating disk. More medial position.

The deflection magnets used to interfere with the magnetic flux lines are preferably located in the gaps between adjacent rotating disks.

The interference is visualized as modifications to the magnetic flux lines or to the field lines produced by the magnetic field.

The invention changes the angle of the magnetic field between adjacent rotating disks, and the torque vector caused by the attracting magnets changes accordingly. The change is caused in only part of the rotating disk, resulting in an unbalanced torque on the rotating disk.

The present invention aims to prevent adjacent rotating disks from catching torque from each other during a part of the rotation process by modifying the path of magnetic flux lines, thereby generating unbalanced torque on the rotating disks.

Multiple rotating disks (or multiple rotating rings, multiple rotors) with magnets rotate together on a common axis. The plurality of rotating disks are mechanically coupled on the shaft to rotate together, ensuring that the magnets on adjacent rotating disks continue to attract each other and transmit the resulting torque vectors parallel to the plane of the rotating disks to the common shaft. superior.

While preferred embodiments are described, alternative embodiments are contemplated.

For example, permanent magnets are preferred, but electromagnets are also possible alternatives.

The drawing shows segmented permanent magnets, but arcuate magnets may be substituted to obtain a smoother action, thereby avoiding the cogging or step rotation effects that segmented magnets may cause.

As shown in the figure, the magnets are preferably arranged on the rotating disk in a Halbach arrangement so that the magnetic flux is concentrated in a direction away from the face of the rotating disk.

For example, with one magnet stacked on top of another, a typical Halbach magnet arrangement is:

●North-South: horizontal magnet

●North-South: vertical magnet

●South-North: horizontal magnet

Magnetic flux is a measurement of the magnetic field passing through a given area. Measurements and diagrams of magnetic flux are used to understand and measure the magnetic field present in a given area. Flux lines are a visualization of magnetic fields.

1:Torque capture device

110:drive

100:Frame

112:Coupling

114:shaft

116:Bearing seat

118:Pulley

120:Belt

122:Shaft load

150:Stay still

130: Rotating component

152: 1st/3rd rotating disc

132: Second rotating disk

240: Rotation direction of the second rotating disk

242: Rotation direction of the first/third rotating disk

170: Minimum magnetic gap

172: Maximum magnetic gap

174: The angle of the second rotating disk relative to the fixed plate

180:Magnetic field steering plate

182: Steering magnet

250:Bearing

252:Bearing shaft

264:Driving pin groove

260:Driving pin

262:Driving pin seat

136: The first set of magnets

134: The first side including the first magnet group

140:Second set of magnets

138: Second side including second magnet set

220: External magnet (second rotating disk)

222: Internal magnet (second rotating disk)

224: Center magnet (second rotating disk)

226: External magnet (first/third rotating disk)

228: Internal magnet (first/third rotating disk)

230: Center magnet (first/third rotating disk)

232: Magnetic flux lines

184: Upper steering magnet

234: Steering flux lines

One of ordinary skill in the art may best understand the present invention by reference to the following detailed description, when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a first isometric view of a device for capturing unbalanced torque in accordance with the present invention. view.

Figure 2 is a top view of the magnet assembly of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the magnet assembly of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 4 is a bottom view of the magnet assembly of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 5 is an isometric view of the magnet set of a device that captures unbalanced torque.

Figure 6 is an isometric view of the magnet set of the device for capturing unbalanced torque, with the third rotating disk hidden.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the second rotating disk of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 8 is an isometric view of the first rotating disk of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the first rotating disk of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 10 is a top isometric view of the first rotating disk of the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the mutual magnetic force interaction between the magnets on the first rotating disk and the magnets on the second rotating disk in the device for capturing unbalanced torque.

Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of magnetic field steering after adding a steering magnet to the device shown in Figure 11.

Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following detailed description, the same reference numbers refer to the same elements throughout the drawings.

Referring to Figure 1, a first isometric view of a first rotating disk of a device for capturing unbalanced torque is shown.

The device 1 for capturing unbalanced torque is shown with commonly associated ancillary components. These accessory components include a frame 100 with a drive 110 fixed to a shaft 114 via a coupling 112 . Shaft 114 rotates on bearing housing 116 . Also shown is a load 122 connected to shaft 114 via pulley 118 and belt 120.

The device 1 for capturing unbalanced torque is formed by a rotating assembly 130 placed between fixed plates 150,150, each of which supports a first/third rotating disk 152,152 respectively.

The first/third rotating disks 152, 152 are tilted, or set at an angle, relative to the rotating assembly 130.

Referring to Figure 2, a top view of the magnet set of the device 1 for capturing unbalanced torque is shown.

Figure 2 shows that the device 1 for capturing unbalanced torque includes a rotating assembly 130 and first/third rotating disks 152, 152. The rotating assembly 130 is mainly formed by the second rotating disk 132. The first/third rotating disks 152, 152 are respectively attached to The corresponding immovable board is 150,150.

The second rotating disk 132 rotates in the rotation direction 240 , and the first/third rotating disks 152 and 152 rotate in the rotation direction 242 in a matching manner.

The second rotating disk 132 and the first/third rotating disks 152, 152 are in an inclined or angular relationship. There is a minimum magnetic gap 170 and a maximum magnetic gap 172 between adjacent rotating disks. The second rotating disk 132 is in an inclination relative to the fixed plate 150. Tilt angle 174. When the adjacent rotating disk rotates 360 degrees in a full circle, the magnetic gaps passed by when rotating from the minimum magnetic gap 170 to the maximum magnetic gap 172 are magnetic gaps that increase by 180 degrees, and when rotating from the maximum magnetic gap 172 to The magnetic gap through which the minimum magnetic gap 170 passes is a magnetic gap that decreases through 180 degrees.

As discussed further below, the steering magnets 182,182 and field steering plates 180,180 are disposed in planes parallel to the stationary plates 150,150 and the first/third rotating disks 152,152.

Referring to Figure 3, a cross-sectional view of a magnet set of a device for capturing unbalanced torque is shown.

The first rotating disk 152 is supported by the bearing 250 , the bearing 250 rotates around the bearing shaft 252 , and the bearing shaft 252 is supported by the fixed plate 150 .

Referring to Figure 4, a bottom view of the magnet set of the device for capturing unbalanced torque is shown.

The steering magnets 182,182 are again shown attached to the magnetic field steering plates 180,180. Each steering magnet 182,182 is parallel to the corresponding first/third rotating disk 152,152 and is at a certain angle relative to the second rotating disk 132. The second rotating disk 132 rotates in the rotation direction 240, and the first/third rotating disks 152 and 152 respectively rotate in the rotation directions 242 and 242.

Referring to Figure 5, an isometric view of the magnet set of a device to capture unbalanced torque is shown.

The second rotating disk 132 and the first/third rotating disks 152, 152 are shown rotating, with the steering magnet 180 (corresponding to the steering magnet of the third rotating disk 152 not shown) being disposed just next to the first/third rotating disk Outside the radius of 152,152. By diverting the flux lines between the magnets of the second rotating disk 132 and the magnets of the first/third rotating disks 152, 152 during the lower part of the rotation, each rotating disk captures the unbalanced torque.

Also visible is the drive pin slot 264 in the shaft 114 . The driving pin groove 264 interacts with the driving pin 260 (see FIG. 10 ) and the driving pin seat 262 (see FIG. 10 ) to ensure that the second rotating disk 132 and the first/third rotating disks 152, 152 rotate together with the shaft 114.

Figures 6 and 7 show isometric and cross-sectional views of the magnet set of the device for capturing unbalanced torque, with the third rotating disk hidden.

The rotating assembly 130 is formed from a second rotating disk 132 having a first side 134 including a first set of magnets 136 and a second side 138 including a second set of magnets 140 .

Each magnet set 136, 140 includes an outer magnet 220, an inner magnet 222, and a center magnet 224.

Referring to Figures 8 and 9, an isometric view and a cross-sectional view of the first rotating disk of the device for capturing unbalanced torque are shown, the second rotating disk and the third rotating disk are not shown.

The first rotating disk 152 includes an outer magnet 226 , an inner magnet 228 and a center magnet 230 .

The first rotating disk 152 is supported by the bearing 250 which transfers the weight of the first rotating disk 152 to the stationary plate 150 .

Referring to Figure 10, a top isometric view of the first rotating disk of the torque capture device is shown, with the second rotating disk and the third rotating disk not shown.

Drive pin 260 mechanically connects first rotating disk 152 to drive pin slot 264 in shaft 114 via drive pin seat 262 .

The drive pin slot 264 connecting the first rotating disk 152 to the shaft 114 is only one means of matching the rotation of adjacent rotating disks, other connecting means are contemplated, such as gears, pulleys, belts, etc.

Referring to Figures 11 and 12, a schematic diagram of the interaction between the magnets on the adjacent rotating disks of the device for capturing unbalanced torque is compared with and without the steering magnet being provided between the adjacent rotating disks. .

In Figure 11, outer magnet 220, inner magnet 222 and center magnet 224 are shown attached to second rotating disk 132 (see Figure 6), and outer magnet 226, inner magnet 228 and center magnet 230 are shown attached on the first rotating disk 152 (see Figure 8).

Without any magnetic field steering mechanism, continuous magnetic flux lines 232 pass directly from the left magnet of the second rotating disk 132 to the right magnet of the first rotating disk 152 .

In Figure 12, steering magnet 180 and upper steering magnet 184 are shown. The flux lines now follow a turning path, shown as turning flux lines 234, 234. The steering of the magnetic flux lines reduces the magnetic interaction that occurs between the left side of the second rotating disk 132 and the right side of the first rotating disk 152 . As long as the magnetic flux lines are diverted during a portion of the full rotation of the second rotating disk 132 and the first rotating disk 152, unbalanced/uneven torque can be captured. This torque is applied to shaft 114 (see Figure 5), thereby assisting shaft 144 in rotating.

Equivalent elements may be substituted for elements set forth above such that they perform in substantially the same manner and in substantially the same manner for achieving substantially the same result.

It is believed that from the above description, an understanding of the systems and methods as described and the many advantages accompanying them will be understood. It is further believed that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of its elements without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its material advantages. The forms previously described herein are merely exemplary and illustrative embodiments thereof. It is intended that the following claims cover and include such changes.

1: Device to capture unbalanced torque

110:drive

100:Frame

112:Coupling

114:shaft

116:Bearing seat

118:Pulley

120:Belt

122:Shaft load

150:Stay still

130: Rotating component

152: First rotating disc/third rotating disc

Claims (20)

A device (1) for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system, including: a shaft (114); a first rotating disk (152) with a first magnet; a second rotating disk (132) with a second magnet; and a third rotating disk (152) with a third magnet, wherein: the first rotating disk (152), the second rotating disk (132) and the third rotating disk (152) are each coupled to the The shaft (114) and therefore rotate together; the first rotating disk (152) is at a first angle (174) relative to the second rotating disk (132), so that the first magnet and the second magnet Passing closer and closer to each other in one half of the rotation, passing farther and farther from each other in the other half of the rotation; the third rotating disk (152) is in a third position relative to the second rotating disk (132). two angles, whereby the third magnet and the second magnet pass closer to each other in one half of the rotation and farther apart in the other half of the rotation; and said device (1) is configured such that when the first rotating disk (152), the second rotating disk (132) and the third rotating disk (152) rotate, the magnetic flux between the magnets on the adjacent rotating disks The line is deflected during part of its full rotation, thereby catching unbalanced torque. The device according to item 1 of the patent application further includes a first magnetic field steering plate (180), wherein: the first magnetic field steering plate (180), the first rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) Adjacent; The first magnetic field diverting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field generated by the first magnet and the second magnet; the first magnetic field diverting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field for less than The full rotation of the first rotating disk (152) thus affects the magnetic field non-uniformly, thereby causing an unbalanced torque; and thereby capturing the unbalanced torque on the shaft (114), thus contributing to The shaft (114) rotates. According to the device of claim 2 of the patent application, the first magnetic field deflecting plate (180) is formed of ferrous material such as steel. According to the device of item 2 of the patent application, the first magnetic field steering plate (180) further includes a steering magnet (182). The device according to item 2 of the patent application further includes a second magnetic field steering plate (180), wherein: the second magnetic field steering plate (180) and the third rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) adjacent; the second magnetic field deflecting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field generated by the third magnet and the second magnet; the second magnetic field deflecting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field The effect lasts less than a full revolution of the third rotating disk (152), thus affecting the magnetic field non-uniformly, thereby causing an unbalanced torque; and thereby obtaining the unbalance on the shaft (114) of torque, thereby assisting the rotation of the shaft (114). The device according to item 2 of the patent application, wherein: the first magnetic field steering plate (180) interacts with the first rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) to continue the second rotation. Half or less of the full rotation of the disk (132). The device according to claim 1, further comprising: a rotational energy source (110) connected to the shaft (114); and a load (122) connected to the shaft (114), wherein: from the rotation The unbalanced torque captured by the energy source (110) drives the load (122) through the shaft (114). A device (1) for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system, comprising: a first rotating disk (152); a second rotating disk (132); and a first steering magnet (182), wherein: the second rotating disk (132) can rotate freely around an axis; the first rotating disk (152) is equipped with a first magnet; the second rotating disk (132) is equipped with a second magnet; the second magnet includes: in the A first set of second magnets (136) on the first side (134) of the second turntable (132); and a second set of second magnets (140) on the second side (138) of the second turntable (132); The first rotating disk (152) is arranged at a first angle (174) relative to the second rotating disk (132). The first angle (174) produces: between the second rotating disk (132) and The smallest first magnetic gap (170) measured at the closest point between the first rotating disks (152); and the smallest first magnetic gap (170) between the second rotating disk (132) and the first rotating disk (152) The maximum first magnetic gap measured at the far point (172); The second rotating disk (132) rotates 360 degrees in a full circle, and the magnetic gap between it and the first rotating disk (152) is divided into a first magnetic gap that decreases by 180 degrees and a first magnetic gap that increases by 180 degrees; The first magnet interacts magnetically with the second set of second magnets (140); the first turning magnet (182) is between the first rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132). ) in the first magnetic gap of 180 degree increments; the first steering magnet (182) interacts with the magnetic field generated by the first magnet and the second set of second magnets (140); and The first angle (174) unbalances the magnetic forces between the first magnet and the second set of second magnets (140) to capture unbalanced torque. The device according to item 8 of the patent application further includes a third rotating disk (152), wherein: the third rotating disk (152) is provided with a third magnet; the third rotating disk (152) is relative to the The second rotating disk (132) is arranged at a second angle that produces: the smallest second measured at the closest point between the second rotating disk (132) and the third rotating disk (152). Magnetic gap; and the maximum second magnetic gap measured at the farthest point between the second rotating disk (132) and the third rotating disk (152); the second rotating disk (132) rotates all the way 360 degrees, and the gap between it and the third rotating disk (152) is divided into a second magnetic gap that decreases by 180 degrees and a second magnetic gap that increases by 180 degrees; the third magnet and the first group of second magnetic gaps Magnets (136) interact magnetically; the second angle unbalances the magnetic force between the third magnet and the first set of second magnets (136) thereby capturing an unbalanced torque; and the unbalanced torque causes the second rotation The disk (132) rotates. The device according to claim 8, further comprising a shaft (114), wherein: the first rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) are both rotationally coupled to the shaft (114); and The first rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) rotate together. The device according to claim 8 of the patent application, wherein the first steering magnet (182) is mounted to a magnetic field deflecting plate (180) formed of ferrous material such as steel. The device according to item 9 of the patent application further includes a second turning magnet (182), wherein: the second turning magnet (182) is adjacent to the third rotating disk (152); the second turning magnet (182) interacts with the magnetic field generated by the third magnet and the first set of second magnets (136); the second turning magnet (182) interacts with the magnetic field for less than the third rotation full rotation of the disk (152), thereby non-uniformly interfering with the magnetic field and causing unbalanced torque; and the second steering magnet (182) interfering with the second rotating disk (132) and the third The rotating disc (152) captures the unbalanced torque that contributes to the rotation. The device according to claim 8 of the patent application, wherein the interaction between the first turning magnet (182) and the first magnet and the second set of second magnets (140) continues during a full rotation of 360 degrees. half or less. According to the device in item 10 of the patent application scope, it also includes: a source of rotational energy (110) connected to the shaft (114); and a load (122) connected to the shaft (114), wherein: an unbalanced torque is captured by the source of rotational energy (110) The load (122) is driven through the shaft (114). A device (1) for capturing unbalanced torque in a rotating system, including: a first rotating disk (152) with a first magnet; a second rotating disk (132) with a second magnet; and a third magnet The third rotating disk (152); and the first magnetic field steering plate (180), wherein: the first rotating disk (152) is at a certain angle (174) relative to the second rotating disk (132), and the The angle (174) is non-parallel and non-perpendicular; the first rotating disk (152), the second rotating disk (132) and the third rotating disk (152) are each connected to a common axis (114); the The first rotating disk (152), the second rotating disk (132) and the third rotating disk (152) rotate in a matching manner; the first magnet and the second magnet move closer together in one half circle of rotation. The third magnet and the second magnet pass each other closer and closer to each other in one half of the rotation, and pass farther and farther from each other in the other half of the rotation. passing each other farther and farther apart; the first magnetic field deflecting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field generated by the first magnet and the second magnet; The first magnetic field diverting plate (180) causes the first magnet and the second magnet to rotate during the rotation phase when the first rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) move away from each other. The attractive force is reduced, resulting in an unbalanced torque; and the unbalanced torque contributes to the rotation of the common shaft (114). According to the device of claim 15 of the patent application, the first magnetic field deflecting plate (180) is formed of ferrous material such as steel. According to the device of claim 15 of the patent application, the first magnetic field steering plate (180) further includes a steering magnet (182). The device according to item 15 of the patent application further includes a second magnetic field steering plate (180), wherein: the second magnetic field steering plate (180) and the third rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) adjacent; the second magnetic field deflecting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field generated by the third magnet and the second magnet; the second magnetic field deflecting plate (180) interacts with the magnetic field The effect lasts less than a full revolution of the third rotating disk (152), thereby non-uniformly interfering with the magnetic field, thereby causing the unbalanced torque; and the second magnetic field diverting plate (180) interfering with the magnetic field caused by the The torque captured by the third rotating disk (152) and the second rotating disk (132) results in the unbalanced torque on the common axis (114), thereby facilitating rotation. The device according to item 15 of the patent application, wherein: the interaction between the first magnetic field steering plate (180) and the first magnet and the second magnet continues during the full rotation of the second rotating disk (132) half or less. The device according to claim 15, further comprising: a source of rotational energy (110) connected to the common shaft (114); and a load (122) connected to the common shaft (114), wherein: The unbalanced torque captured by the source of rotational energy (110) drives the load (122) through the common shaft (114).